My White-bellied Fish Eagle Pictures

Arguably the most majestic raptor in Singapore, the White-bellied Fish Eagle is found widely across Asia. I have even watched two WBFE soaring low over the coast while holidaying in Australia.

We have WBFE nesting across Singapore especially in the Central Catchments Forest but it was at the island of Pulau Tekong that I came across three WBFE nest in close proximity within a 200m stretch.

Each nest was perched high in the tall trees along the coastal road. Watching two WBFE doing aerials above the trees coming together clasping claw to claw is an awesome sight to behold.

Was it a mating ritual or just play? Another soared low above the track and landed on one of the nest to reveal a juvenile that will soon fledge.

On the next visit to the area I photographed this juvenile high up on a nearby tree. It would one day grow to take on the distinctive “bald eagle” look.

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